Author: Shabbu

Kerala Dishes, Rasam, Sadhya Recipes, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Vegetarian

Kanthari Mulaku Rasam / Bird’s Eye Chilli Rasam

Ingredients: 1 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp cumin seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 tsp pepper corns8-10 bird’s eye chillies / kanthari mulaku6 garlic cloveslemon sized tamarind2 tomatoes, chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder (optional)2 tbsp coriander leaves1/2 tsp fenugreek powder1/4 tsp asafoetida1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp + 1 […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Sadhya Recipes, Vegetarian

Chena – Kaya Vellakadala Kootu Curry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white chickpeas / vellakadala, cooked1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp grated jaggery1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 […]

Kerala Dishes, Sadhya Recipes, Vegetarian

Bitter Gourd / Pavakka Puli Inji

Ingredients: 1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka1 big lemon sized tamarind100-150 gm jaggery6-7 tbsp ginger, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped6-8 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp coriander powder2 pinch of fenugreek powdersalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: